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Stalemate continues over 2014 budget talks

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Stalemate continues over 2014 budget talks

– Second invitation rejected- Greenidge The second attempt by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh to invite the members of the political opposition on discussions over the 2014...

Maternal death of Luan Rodney…Health Minister refuses to comment on status of implicated doctors

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Maternal death of Luan Rodney…Health Minister refuses to comment on status of implicated doctors

Minister of Health, Dr Bheri Ramsaran, yesterday flipped the proverbial table on media operatives when asked to confirm reports that two doctors implicated in a maternal death, which reeked of...

Entire station removed as residents protest spate of robberies

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Entire station removed as residents protest spate of robberies

…Commissioner to visit today Commissioner of Police Leroy Brumell, is set to visit East Berbice today to address residents’ concerns in light of the latest upheavals in the Corentyne area....

Ramotar’s term so far…Political cooperation, AML delays biggest regrets

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Ramotar’s term so far…Political cooperation, AML delays biggest regrets

He has been holding the Presidency since December 2011; now more than 25 months later, Donald Ramotar’s biggest regret may the non-passage of key anti-money laundering laws. Questioned last Friday...

Essequibo needs a pathologist

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Essequibo needs a pathologist

While Essequibo continues to be dependent on the services of a pathologist outside of the Region whenever there are deaths regarding comprehensive police investigations, A Partnership For National...

Skeldon factory worker electrocution…Workers down tools, demand full investigation

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Skeldon factory worker electrocution…Workers down tools, demand full investigation

The troubled Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) continues to plunge deeper into the mire. This time the company is making the headlines with the electrocution of one of its young and promising...

Health Minister professes love for Local Govt Ministry

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Health Minister professes love for Local Govt Ministry

Although there has been no word as yet from Government as to who will take up the reins of the Local Government and Regional Development Ministry, there is however one Ministerial figure who is...

PPP casts blame on APNU over 2014 Budget consultation

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on PPP casts blame on APNU over 2014 Budget consultation

The Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) through its General Secretary Clement Rohee has expressed “great” concern with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) over what it feels is the...

Banks DIH focuses on sharpening tactics to reduce expenditure

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Banks DIH focuses on sharpening tactics to reduce expenditure

Banks DIH Limited has sharpened its tactics to reduce expenditure and increase profits even as the company has rebranded itself as ‘Banks Country’. This was disclosed as the company hosted its...

Minister backs IMC in default of Local Government Elections

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Minister backs IMC in default of Local Government Elections

If for any reason the government is unable to host Local Government elections this year, Minister within the Local Government Ministry, Norman Whittaker says that an Interim Management...

Half a Million Companies Now Participate in E-Verify

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Half a Million Companies Now Participate in E-Verify

More than 500,000 companies now use E-Verify, the free online service that allows United States employers to confirm their new employees’ eligibility to work. “Since it was established,...

Excavators for Region Two

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Excavators for Region Two

Four mini-excavators have been acquired by the Region Two Administration from the Government. The acquisition came during the period of the recent breach at Airy Hall. The equipment is intended to...

Body found in West Ruimveldt house

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Body found in West Ruimveldt house

The body of a 63-year old man was discovered at his West Ruimveldt home around 18:30 hours last evening. He was identified as Fitzroy Bovell, a route 45 minibus driver. Kaieteur News learnt that the...

Graphic designer gets trial date for possession of gun, ammo

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Graphic designer gets trial date for possession of gun, ammo

The trial date for a Graphic Designer reportedly nabbed with four live rounds of ammunition and a Luger pistol magazine was yesterday set by the Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry after he made...

Police issue wanted bulletin for suspected cop killer

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on Police issue wanted bulletin for suspected cop killer

Police are seeking 21-year old Steve Richard Bacchus whom they want to question in relation to the death of Police Special Constable Quincy Wright. Wright was shot dead last Friday night. The Force...

Donald Ramotar’s worn out game

Jan 28, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Donald Ramotar’s worn out game

There are many things that Donald Ramotar wants. But behind all these wants is a game. It is an old stratagem. In the end the ancient trick ends up embarrassing the game-inventor who thinks that he...

Crime not linked to poverty

Jan 28, 2014 KNews Editorial Comments Off on Crime not linked to poverty

The prevalence with which youths are becoming involved in the commission of criminal acts is symptomatic of a very real deep-seated problem in Guyana. Daily media reports point to a blurring of...

GPHC among five hospitals to get new ambulances

Jan 28, 2014 KNews News Comments Off on GPHC among five hospitals to get new ambulances

The Linden Hospital Complex has been described as the “best run” health institution in the Country with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) next in line, according to the Health...

DOUBLESPEAK AND CONTRADICTION

Jan 28, 2014 KNews Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Comments Off on DOUBLESPEAK AND CONTRADICTION

The need for a political party, indeed for any organization to speak with a clear and consistent voice cannot be underscored. Doublespeak and contradiction are sources of disservice and disquiet...

Colwyn Harding – a societal debacle

Jan 28, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Colwyn Harding – a societal debacle

DEAR EDITOR, The story of the maltreatment of Colwyn Harding, allegedly by complicit police ranks, has elicited something akin to an explosion – of indignation, rancour, accusations, condemnation,...

When will our TVET system be fully CBET compliant?

Jan 28, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on When will our TVET system be fully CBET compliant?

DEAR EDITOR, I wish to join in the discussion on Technical Education. I read the Ministry’s plight as presented by the Minister of Education (KN January 16, 2014), Ms Nestor’s queries (KN January...

Anything goes

Jan 28, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Anything goes

Dear Editor, In a previous letter, I had outlined the boundaries of the local “Jurassic Park” as well as some of the inherent dangers lurking in that part of Stabroek, Georgetown. My daily...

No need for another study, get the existing system to work as it should

Jan 28, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on No need for another study, get the existing system to work as it should

DEAR EDITOR, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) have recently proposed that the PPP/C Government initiate a National Flood Control Plan, funded by the...

Freddie Kissoon desires the world to believe he is an intellectual heavyweight

Jan 28, 2014 KNews Letters Comments Off on Freddie Kissoon desires the world to believe he is an intellectual heavyweight

DEAR EDITOR, Freddie Kissoon desires the world to believe he is an intellectual heavyweight when he’s nothing more than an ordinary academic and can barely be accorded the respect of a Lilliputian....